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Can the APEC Card be Used as a Visa Substitute in Thailand?

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Jun 30, 2020

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Can an APEC card be used as a visa substitute in Thailand??

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The APEC card can be used for short-term business meetings in Thailand, allowing for a maximum stay of 90 days. However, it is not a substitute for a Non-Immigrant B visa or work permit. Current travel restrictions due to border closures could affect its use. Once flights resume, it remains unclear what the specific entry requirements will be.

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Robert *******

NO, an Apec card is a total different thing than a Non Immigrant B visa and a Work Permit used to work inside Thailand.

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Claudio *************

I have same question cause now I’m in Thailand with visa extension, but when Int flight resume I would like to go in hk for a week, than after I can came in Thailand with APEC card or not?

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Benjamin ******

We don't know what the requirements will be to return to Thailand after flights resume

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Claudio *************

Thanks we have to wait and be patient 🤗

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Jeno *******

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I have a friend that is here in Phuket on a Non B visa that will expire July 22....can he revert to his APEK card once his non B expires?

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Benjamin ******

after the non-b expires, he can stay no later then July 31 on the automatic amnesty

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Sam *****

Not without re-entering using the card.

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Jeno *******

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is that possible??

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Benjamin ******

as of right now, no

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Benjamin ******

I'm going to say the question is moot because the borders to enter Thailand are closed.

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Robert *******

Apec card is for short time business meetings, it will give you a maximum stay of 90 days.

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